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🌴The Ultimate Kota Kinabalu Guide|5 Days 4 Nights Exploring Sabah, Only 3k Per Person for an Unforgettable Trip!🔥 The top-tier Sabah experiences that are blowing up social media are here! This place hides one of the world's TOP 3 sunsets, jelly-like crystal-clear island-hopping waters, thrilling Mount Kinabalu paragliding... Follow this guide to avoid 99% of the pitfalls, and even beginners can instantly become pros! ✨Must-Visit Legendary Experiences - Tanjung Aru Sunset: Truly one of the world's top three sunset viewing spots! Make sure to secure your spot before 6:00 PM to watch the sky turn into an orange sea. Hidden tip: Order a cocktail at the Shangri-La Hotel bar and sit on the terrace facing the sunset for an unbeatable atmosphere. - Pulau Tiga Snorkeling: The fine white sand looks like it's dusted with milk, and the water is so clear you can see tropical fish! High chance of encountering sea turtles~ Choose a speedboat with the MERSALIAH logo for safety and peace of mind. - Mount Kinabalu Paragliding + ATV: Soaring down from 2,000 meters, the entire Mount Kinabalu and rainforest lie beneath your feet! The instructor films the whole experience with a GoPro, so your social media is instantly stocked with content. On the way, swing by the canopy walkway and then visit the dairy farm to feed the lambs for a heartwarming experience. 🍜Late Night Food Alert - D’Place Kinabalu Seafood: Must-try creamy tiger prawns! Rich creamy flavor wrapped around springy shrimp meat, only 50 MYR per person and you'll be stuffed. - Gaya Street Night Market: A hidden gem open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays! Durian cendol is smooth and refreshing, grilled stingray dipped in spicy sour sauce is so good you'll stomp your feet. - Fatty Fish Head: Tom Yum soup base is sour and spicy enough, paired with fried fish skin is amazing, sour and spicy lovers will be ecstatic. 🏨Cost-Effective Accommodation - ✅City Center Top Pick: Horizon Hotel (Infinity pool on the rooftop facing the sunset, every shot is a masterpiece) - ✅Island Lovers’ Choice: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru (Private beach with few people and tranquility, hotel restaurant offers sunset views) - ✅Students: Borneo Backpackers (The best hostel around, clean beds and group activities available) 🚗Pitfall Prevention Guide - ⚠️Use Grab for taxis! 40% cheaper than roadside taxis and no worries about detours. - ⚠️Don’t choose Mermaid Island for island hopping! The one-way boat trip takes 4 hours, Pulau Tiga is much more relaxed and enjoyable. - ⚠️Buy souvenirs at Imago Mall! Half the price of the airport, stock up on chocolates and dried meat without guilt. 📅Recommended Itinerary - D1: Shoot blue and white photos at the Floating Mosque → Check in at the pink wall of Sabah University → Chase the sunset at Tanjung Aru - D2: Snorkel and see coral at Pulau Tiga → Return to the city in the evening for seafood at D’Place Kinabalu - D3: Scream all day paragliding at Mount Kinabalu → Visit the dairy farm to pet lambs → Try the roasted wild boar feast at night - D4: Find proboscis monkeys in the mangroves → Night cruise to see fireflies and the Milky Way (like stars falling on the trees!) - D5: Morning tea at Gaya Street → Buy souvenirs at Imago Mall → Return trip 💌“Every day in Kota Kinabalu, the sea writes me love letters” Click to save⭐️ This summer, let Sabah’s evening breeze brush through your hair!
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